Clemson also took home the top ranking in 2018. U.S. News scored programs on a variety of factors including acceptance rate, graduation rate and whether faculty are trained in online teaching.

“Our college sees the value of online programs that allow busy education professionals to further their careers, so we are once again thrilled by this recognition,” George J. Petersen, founding dean of the College of Education, said in a statement.

"This speaks to the overall impact of the College of Education and not just its online program," said Joe Galbraith, Clemson's associate vice president for strategic communications. "They are really developing K-12 teachers for the state of South Carolina."

The University of South Carolina's program also made the list of education programs at No. 34.